Garlic Scape Pesto
A vibrant, seasonal pesto made from the curly flower stalks of the garlic plant. It has a fresh, grassy garlic flavor that is perfect for pasta, grilled meats, or as a versatile spread. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 0min
- Total Time: 10min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped garlic scapes (about 10-12 scapes)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup raw pine nuts
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the garlic scapes. Trim off the tip of the bud and any tough bottom stalk. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- In a food processor, combine the chopped scapes, toasted nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse 8-10 times until coarsely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup of olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, lemon juice, or oil as needed.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan with 2 tbsp nutritional yeast. Walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds can replace pine nuts. Store in the fridge with a thin layer of oil on top for up to 1 week, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5
Find it online: https://www.homestyletable.com/garlic-scape-pesto/